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Cost of Living in Morgan County, MO

Population 21,717 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$721
Median home value$194,400
Median household income$53,412

The median rent in Morgan County, MO is $721/month, 30% lower than the Missouri median and 49% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $194,400, 42% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $53,412 a year, 24% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $28,840/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $983/mo

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Morgan County vs. Missouri vs. U.S.

Morgan CountyMissouriU.S.
Median rent$721$1,033$1,413
Median home value$194,400$230,300$332,700
Median household income$53,412$70,702$80,734
Homeownership rate79.7%68.1%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher16.6%32.4%35.7%
Poverty rate18.3%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.9%4.0%5.2%
Work from home11.6%13.0%15.1%
Median age45.439.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Morgan County, MO?

The median gross rent in Morgan County, MO is $721 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Morgan County, MO?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $28,840 a year in gross income.

Is Morgan County, MO expensive to live in?

Rent there is 49% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.6 times the median household income.

Other counties in Missouri

St. Louis County, MORent $1,209 · Income $82,936Jackson County, MORent $1,197 · Income $68,577St. Charles County, MORent $1,370 · Income $104,692Greene County, MORent $989 · Income $61,479St. Louis city, MORent $997 · Income $56,160Clay County, MORent $1,243 · Income $88,468

Counties with a similar cost of living

McNairy County, TNRent $723 · Income $53,473Evans County, GARent $719 · Income $53,259Winston County, MSRent $721 · Income $53,031Saline County, ILRent $726 · Income $53,117Colfax County, NMRent $729 · Income $53,554Patrick County, VARent $716 · Income $53,038

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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